He Saved Her Cat and Let His Pregnant Wife Burn Novel – The girl next door secretly set off fireworks and set fire to my house. Eight months pregnant, I could barely move, so I sent an urgent text message to my husband for help. But Colin Gleeson, the fire captain, passed me by and rushed into the next room. His face was tense as he spoke into his walkie-talkie, his voice calm as he tried to reassure her. “Verena, don’t worry. I know Snow is your own flesh and blood.” “As long as I’m here, I’ll get him out safely!” From the other end of the walkie-talkie came Verena Stefan’s tearful voice. “What about Odette? She’s still pregnant.
Can you bear to leave her in danger?” Colin was silent for a moment before speaking slowly. “Ten years ago, she owed you an apology.” “If something happens this time, it’s her own comeuppance.” His words sent a chill down my spine. Snow was the cat raised by my next-door neighbor. It turned out that, in Colin’s heart, neither I nor our child was as important as Verena’s cat. If that was the case, this marriage was no longer worth saving. As for the secret from ten years ago, I was done keeping it for him. *** The fire started at midnight.
My next-door neighbor, Verena, had secretly set off fireworks at home and accidentally ignited my curtains. By the time I woke up choking on smoke, the area was already surrounded by thick smoke and raging flames. The raging fire had cut off my only escape route. Helpless, I could only curl up in the bathroom and wait for rescue. The fire grew more intense, and my skin was starting to burn. I turned on the faucet, trying to cool myself down. But the fire burned so fiercely that even the water from the tap was as hot as boiling water. The air around me grew thinner and thinner.
Gritting my teeth, I sent a text message to Colin for help. [The fire started on the second-floor balcony. I’m trapped in the bathroom and in critical condition. Come quickly.] Around New Year‘s Eve, Colin was on duty, patrolling the area. As soon as he saw the message, he would definitely come as fast as he could. With that thought, I gently stroked my belly, whispering to comfort the baby. “Don’t be afraid, baby. Daddy is the greatest hero in the world.” “He will definitely come to save us.” Minutes ticked by, and my heart was in my throat. An explosion shook the bathroom door, nearly blowing it off its hinges. Waves of scorching heat hit me, making it impossible to breathe. Terrified and on the verge of passing out, I finally heard Colin’s familiar voice. “Don’t be afraid, I’m here!” Those words rekindled my hope of survival.
I struggled to open my eyes and waved my arms frantically. I tried to call out to him, but my throat was raw from the smoke, and I couldn’t make a sound. I could only keep tapping the water pipe to get Colin’s attention. This was a survival skill he had taught me. It was also a little secret between us. Back then, he had taken my hand and tapped a beautiful melody on the table. “Odette, remember this sound. If you’re ever in danger, use this melody to send me a distress signal.” “No matter how far away I am, I will find you!” From that day on, that sound was etched deeply into my mind. Now, it had become my only hope.
The searing flames burned my arms until the skin split open. But to stay alive, I didn’t dare give up for a second. Finally, just as I was about to pass out, Colin’s figure appeared before my eyes. We locked eyes through the billowing smoke. But he only hesitated for a moment before walking past me and rushing into the next room. At the same time, Verena’s delicate voice came over the walkie-talkie. “Colin, you must help me save Snow.” “He’s my only family. If I lose him, I can’t go on living.” After hearing this, the hesitant Colin immediately put the last oxygen mask on the cat, Snow. As he left, he glanced at me with a hint of apology. “Odette, hold on a little longer. I’ve reported the fire, and someone will come to rescue you.” “If… if something happens, don’t blame Verena.
Just think of it as… me owing you one…” With that, Colin picked up the cat and walked out without looking back. I froze in place. I was in the middle of a sea of fire, yet my heart felt as if it had plunged into an ice cellar. Between life and death, Colin had chosen the cat named Snow. Leaving my child and me in mortal danger! The pain of being abandoned surged through me again and again. But the fire was spreading fast; there was no time to grieve, no time to wait. After a moment of thought, I rushed to the balcony and jumped.